Letters
September 2025
Air most foul
THE EDITOR, Madam: Depending on factors like age, health and environmental conditions, the human body’s survival limits are as follows: without oxygen – three to five minutes; without water – three…
September 2025
Letter of the Day | Congrats to Ja’s athletes at the World Championships
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) extends heartfelt congratulations to our athletes who have once again carried the black, green, and gold to the global stage with…
September 2025
The incoming DPP has good examples to follow
THE EDITOR, Madam: The Public Service Commission will soon, we hope, announce the appointment of a director of public prosecutions.
September 2025
If you preach it, be it
THE EDITOR, Madam: Please allow me space to address comments made by Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness in his speech at the swearing-in ceremony for members of parliament on Tuesday, September 18.
September 2025
Are more foreign soldiers likely to do any better for Haiti?
THE EDITOR, Madam: My letter on Haiti to The Gleaner (September 15) was submitted on the 12th, before the article by Sir Ron Sanders (September 13) emerged. His interest, differing from mine, was on…
September 2025
Letter of the Day | Growth without values is fragile
THE EDITOR, Madam: In his inaugural address marking the start of his third term, Prime Minister Andrew Holness offered a wide-ranging vision for Jamaica’s development. He pledged innovative policies…
September 2025
Is it the size or effectiveness of government?
THE EDITOR, Madam: The recent swearing-in of 18 ministers, 13 state ministers, and one parliamentary secretary, bringing Jamaica’s executive ranks to 32, has sparked renewed debate about whether our…
September 2025
Much work needs to be done on constitutional reforms
THE EDITOR, Madam: I am writing with reference to the letter, “Treat constitutional reform with urgency,” published in The Gleaner on September 20. I am deeply concerned about the lack of the…
September 2025
Letter of the Day | One swift rescue, but thousands still in danger
THE EDITOR, Madam: The recent action by the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) to remove the children of TikToker June ‘Rosalee’ Dixon after her own alarming online statements is a…